Fenimore Asset Management (Fenimore) is an independent investment advisory firm located in the picturesque Schoharie Valley town of Cobleskill, New York. Thomas O. Putnam founded Fenimore in 1974 as a means to manage family money after they sold Fenimore Fabrics, a textile company named after famous local author James Fenimore Cooper.

Tom’s vision for the firm was to establish a patient, long-term value approach to investing based on a consistent process. Tom’s method was to research and invest in high-quality companies with strong growth potential. He bought them at a discounted price knowing that over time they should provide superior returns for his investors.

• To preserve our investors’ assets and maximize total return on capital by seeking investments that demonstrate promising long-term growth potential.
• To focus on personal relationships and gain the trust of our investors.